Ron Scott has been appointed as the new assistant fire chief for Great Falls Fire/Rescue.

Scott started with GFFR in 1987 and was promoted to captain in 2000.

During his career, he has managed GFFR's respiratory protection program and was in charge of the repair and maintenance of the self-contained breathing apparatus. He's also been a member of the North American Users Advisory Board for ISI Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Scott is a member of the city’s Emergency Medical Advisory Committee and helped develop the first emergency medical dispatch protocol. His efforts streamlined dispatch protocol to decrease the number of light and siren responses, which helped lower the department’s risk of motor vehicle collisions, according to a city press release.

“I am very excited about transitioning into my new role within the department. I look forward to working with city leadership to continue to meet the challenges facing Great Falls Fire Rescue/Fire, including providing a safe and healthy environment for our citizens to live and raise their families," Scott said in a release.

"I strongly believe Ron is the right person at the right time to take the reins and help us move our organization in a positive direction. Ron’s focus and intense desire to serve are just what we need," Fire Chief Steve Hester said in a release.

Ron has been married to his wife Maureen for 26 years. They have two children, daughter Ronni and son Austin.

GFFR is hosting a promotion ceremony for Scott at 4 p.m. Friday at Fire Station 1, 105 9th St. S. For more information about the appointment, contact Hester at 727-8070.